There was serious doubt over Starling Marte’s postseason involvement, but those concerns have now been put to rest. The 33-year-old outfielder has made it to the New York Mets’ Wild Card Series roster, the team announced earlier today.SNY Mets@SNY_MetsHE'S BACK.Starling Marte will be on the Mets' Wild Card Series roster, per @martinonyc on.sny.tv/laHbJRl5493430HE'S BACK.Starling Marte will be on the Mets' Wild Card Series roster, per @martinonyc on.sny.tv/laHbJRl https://t.co/UoeldPr9QI"HE'S BACK. Starling Marte will be on the Mets' Wild Card Series roster, per @martinonyc" - SNY MetsWillie Lopez@WillieLopezShow@SNY_Mets @martinonyc Even if Starling is only available to Pinch Hit, Pinch Run or as a Defensive Replacement it is a shot in the arm for the Team! His mere presence on the Bench will be a welcomed site! LETS GO! #MartePartè31@SNY_Mets @martinonyc Even if Starling is only available to Pinch Hit, Pinch Run or as a Defensive Replacement it is a shot in the arm for the Team! His mere presence on the Bench will be a welcomed site! LETS GO! #MartePartè https://t.co/It4viCJKaKdeGrom (postseason) 0-0 - 0.00 era 0 K 0 BB@ARossPerry@SNY_Mets @martinonyc He’s coming in ice cold. Hasn’t had an at bat in a calendar month. I love his defense and I love his personality and the fire and spark and joy he brings to the clubhouse but I just don’t see this being the “he’s back” moment everyone is hoping for. I hope I’m dead wrong! #LGM15@SNY_Mets @martinonyc He’s coming in ice cold. Hasn’t had an at bat in a calendar month. I love his defense and I love his personality and the fire and spark and joy he brings to the clubhouse but I just don’t see this being the “he’s back” moment everyone is hoping for. I hope I’m dead wrong! #LGMThe Card Walrus 🎴🎴@RasslinWalrus@ARossPerry @SNY_Mets @martinonyc An "Ice cold" Marte may still be more of a warmed up Vogelbach, Naquin, Ruf or McCann4@ARossPerry @SNY_Mets @martinonyc An "Ice cold" Marte may still be more of a warmed up Vogelbach, Naquin, Ruf or McCannMarte suffered a broken finger last month when he was hit by a pitch. Having not played since Sept. 6th, his postseason availability was in serious doubt. As recently as last week, Marte was unable to grip the bat or throw the ball properly.Mets manager Buck Showalter was asked about Marte’s status on Wednesday, to which he had replied (via MLB.com):"I'm never going to say never. You can't swing a bat, you can't throw a ball, it's going to be hard."Marte has compiled a .292/.347/.468 batting line with 16 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 118 games before getting injured. Tyler Naquin and Jeff McNeil handled right-field during Marte's absence. Marte's return serves as a major boost to the Mets’ postseason ambitions.Mark Goldstein@XRPMOONZ@SNY_Mets @martinonyc The fact that he’s even on the Roster improves the psyche of this team1@SNY_Mets @martinonyc The fact that he’s even on the Roster improves the psyche of this teamMVPETE 🐻‍❄️@PolarPower20@SNY_Mets @martinonyc So happy !!! We missed him so much @SNY_Mets @martinonyc So happy !!! We missed him so much 😍Jukebox Devil@DevilJukebox@MickeyB07 @SNY_Mets @martinonyc Unreal news 🏻@MickeyB07 @SNY_Mets @martinonyc Unreal news 🙌🏻Following Marte’s return, this is what the Mets’ 26-man Wild Card Series roster looks like:Catchers: Francisco Álvarez, James McCann, Tomas NidoInfielders: Pete Alonso, Eduardo Escobar, Luis Guillorme, Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, Daniel VogelbachOutfielders: Mark Canha, Terrance Gore, Starling Marte, Brandon Nimmo, Darin RufStarters: Chris Bassitt, Jacob deGrom, Max ScherzerRelievers: Edwin Díaz, Mychal Givens, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, Tylor Megill, Adam Ottavino, David Peterson, Joely Rodríguez, Drew SmithStarling Marte set to start the Mets’ Wild Card Series opener vs. the Padres After getting beaten out by the Atlanta Braves for the National League East title, the Mets will host the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series starting tonight. Marte has been named in the Mets lineup for Game 1.New York Mets@MetsLet’s get wild. #TheseMets: San Diego: @Max_Scherzer: @CitiField: 8:07 p.m.: ESPN: @wcbs880: atmlb.com/3ymCPqP3524556Let’s get wild. #TheseMets🆚: San Diego💪: @Max_Scherzer📍: @CitiField🕕: 8:07 p.m.📺: ESPN📻: @wcbs880🔗: atmlb.com/3ymCPqP https://t.co/aXtWHf51kT"Let’s get wild. #TheseMets" - New York MetsBTambs@briantambs@SNY_Mets @martinonyc Welcome back Marte! #LGM@SNY_Mets @martinonyc Welcome back Marte! #LGMAWSOME: The Protagonist of Ro Wrestling!@AwsomeBayBee@SNY_Mets @martinonyc FINALLY! ITS TIME FOR A MARTE PARTY!!!@SNY_Mets @martinonyc FINALLY! ITS TIME FOR A MARTE PARTY!!!Harry Sachz@gillespie_ian@SNY_Mets @martinonyc@SNY_Mets @martinonyc https://t.co/SOqbBbeytwAccording to the Elias Sports Bureau, out of all the three-game series throughout the regular season this year in MLB, 78% of them were won by the Game 1 winner.The onus will therefore be on the Mets to make home advantage count. The disappointment of conceding the NL East pennant to the Braves is still fresh in the memory of Mets fans. Hence, winning their Wild Card Series encounter vs. the Padres will go a long way in easing that pain.